Childhood Obesity Strategy: Chapter 2

Debate between Michael Tomlinson and Steve Brine

Monday 25th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Steve Brine]

I spoke earlier about the Government’s doubling of the primary PE and sport premium to £320 million per year, which is very important. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise the issue. I will of course work with all my colleagues across Government to implement the plan and to do even better than we currently are.

[Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (Con)]

Obesity harms the life chances of too many children. Given the Minister’s encouragement earlier, will he join me in praising schools such as Lytchett Matravers Primary School, which has already set up a Daily Mile scheme, and encourage others to follow suit?

[Steve Brine]

Yes.